The Stylish & Cozy Bed Trend We'll Be Seeing More Of In 2026

There are plenty of ways you can create a dreamy bedroom you'll never want to leave, but it almost always starts with finding the perfect bed. As homes become more integrated into our busy lives by needing to accommodate more functionality, the design world has acknowledged the desire for bedrooms to feel more and more like a retreat. We expect a bedroom where we can recharge and escape from our over-scheduled lives, and for 2026, one style stands out as the perfect way to merge design with comfort. Low-slung, or low-platform, beds have emerged as a popular trend that goes beyond just aesthetics. While finding the right height for a bed can be challenging, low-slung beds have a way of changing how your bedroom feels.

Low-slung beds have a minimalist design and sit anywhere from 6 to 11 inches above the ground. They vary from traditional bed frames with dramatic headboards that sit 25 inches or higher from the ground. Those large, formal bed frames do not provide the necessary comfort to lounge around all day the way that low-slung beds do. This is because they are easy to get in and out of while encouraging comfort and coziness — allowing you to sink in and stretch out. By keeping their design sleek and minimal, low-slung beds lack visual heaviness and allow the room to open up. They are the perfect place to sip your morning coffee and thumb through the news because they create a space that feels lived in rather than rigid and stuffy. Designers are embracing this trend as people's lives continuously shift towards slower and more mindful living. 

Low-slung beds can provide a lot of practical benefits. The main one is that they are incredibly versatile and can fit in with many different aesthetics, including the contemporary styles of modern homes. They also create more visual space in the room because of the extra vertical height between your bed and ceiling. They go even further when it comes to potential falls because they actually provide a safe place for small children and animals to lounge with you. In addition, most low-profile beds have a platform style frame that offers great mattress support without the extra need and expense of a box spring. Without an elaborate style bed frame, they are also easy to clean since they don't have small crevices for dust and dirt to accumulate.

There are some things to consider when incorporating this trend into your own bedroom. It's important that you think about your overall storage and mobility needs when choosing your bed height. Low-slung beds do lack storage space underneath and can present some challenges for people with mobility issues like back and joint pain. While most people find it easier to get in and out of a bed lower to the ground, it's always important to take your own unique lifestyle needs into consideration, especially when you're trying to create a bedroom design that will liven up your space. Low-slung beds in particular lean into authenticity in a way traditional four-poster beds just don't. That's why it's the perfect way to bring in style while simultaneously creating homes that support how people actually live — and why you'll be seeing more rooms bring in this cozy bed trend in 2026.